Tag Archives: christmas

Married Date Night Movie Review: A Christmas Present with Candace Cameron Bure

Posted on December 7, 2024 by treeoflifemama

If you’ve read my blog for a long time, you probably know that I have lamented that our world lacks a lot of good married romance movies, both comedy and drama. That includes Hallmark-type movies. The default weekly date for … Continue reading →

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2024 Picture Book Advent: The Santa Thief

Posted on December 6, 2024 by treeoflifemama

I just discovered this Christmas picture book! I’m definitely adding it to my list over here soon. This is a wonderfully cute story, written by Alane Adams, illustrated by Lauren Gallegos. Watch/listen to the author read the story in the … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is the Best Christmas Family Movie Ever! PLUS Bonus Material

Posted on December 5, 2024 by treeoflifemama

Last Saturday we went as a three-generation family to see the above movie. Grandpa, Grandma, my husband, three of my children, a son-in-law, a daughter-in-law and two grandchildren. Everyone loved it! It was the perfect way to spend the Saturday … Continue reading →

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2024 Picture Book Advent: The Sparkle Box, to Inspire a Simple New Family Tradition!

Posted on December 4, 2024 by treeoflifemama

The picture book I’m sharing today can inspire a new Christmas family tradition. I hope it does! It is by Jill Hardie and illustrated by Christine Kornacki. This book tells the story of a boy named Sam. He notices a … Continue reading →

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2024 Picture Book Advent: The Queen and the First Christmas Tree

Posted on December 3, 2024 by treeoflifemama

We read this book for Morning Basket time today. It is do delightful! I highly recommend this picture book for your Christmastime read-alouds. Use it for homeschooling, bedtime, or any other time! It is utterly charming! Here’s why I love … Continue reading →

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An Advent Podcast That Involves a God Wink!

Posted on December 1, 2024 by treeoflifemama

Today is the first day of Advent! I count it as a blessing from God that last month I happened to meet the producer of the Constant Wonder podcast, Tennery Taylor Norton. I believe God led me to find her … Continue reading →

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The Book of Mormon Will Help Us Prepare for All Events of the Future With Faith and Confidence More Than Any Other Book

Posted on December 28, 2023 by treeoflifemama

Merry Post-Christmas Everyone! We had a wonderful one with most of my children and all of my grandchildren here with us at my home, which I affectionately have dubbed “The Cottage on the Corner.” We were jam-packed with people and … Continue reading →

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More Pre-Christmas Gifts/Miracles for December 2023

Posted on December 13, 2023 by treeoflifemama

I found this darling book pictured above at a thrift store last winter. For only $4! It’s so lovely. A pre-Christmas gift! God knew I wanted the sheet music for some Christmas songs that I don’t already have in the … Continue reading →

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DIY Tot-friendly Christmas Advent Candle Set

Posted on December 8, 2023 by treeoflifemama

I’m super excited to share with you this idea from my married daughter. She came up with the above Christmas Advent Candle Set that is safe to use around little children. It’s a wonderful alternative for the Immanuel Wreath that … Continue reading →

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Free Ebook of Christmas Picture Book Titles

Posted on December 5, 2023 by treeoflifemama

If you want a handy little PDF with some Christmas picture book titles to refer to for shopping or using your local public library’s online catalog, here you go! I have created one. It’s new, free, and it’s over here! … Continue reading →

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